Description
Sweet edible dough
Technical
Sugar paste icing is a sweet, edible sugar dough, typically made from sucrose and glucose. It is sometimes referred to as sugar gum or gum paste.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
butterycaramelizedvanilla-likecreamytoasted
Wine Analogy
Late-harvest Riesling (for concentrated sweetness)
Coffee Analogy
Caramel macchiato (for sugar-browning notes)
Perfume Analogy
Gourmand fragrance accords (vanilla/butter scents)
Culinary Applications
British Royal IcingUnited KingdomStructural medium for elaborate cake decorations
Mexican AlegríasMexicoBinding agent for amaranth candy bars
Turkish LokumOttoman EmpireDusting layer to prevent starch-molded confections from sticking
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshernone when pure (check commercial blends for wheat starch)